Throwdown Show

By Throwdown Show

What's Throwdown Show about?

Throwdown Show is a twice-weekly video game podcast that covers the latest in gaming news. Our panel features industry veterans and enthusiasts with a deep passion for the medium. We are your #1 source for truly honest and insightful gaming discussions.

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Throwdown Show episodes:

04.26.2024
482: Stellar Blade is a must-own PS5 exclusive
On Throwdown Ep. 482, we give our thoughts on Stellar Blade and discuss Xbox's Q3 revenue, Nintendo vs Garry's mod, Watch Dogs' apparent demise, Suicide Squad hits another low, Adam Sessler's latest explosion, and more!
04.22.2024
481: Why are Microsoft games selling well on PlayStation?
On Throwdown Your Questions Ep. 481, we answer questions about gaming “insiders,” the post-console era, last-gen games on Switch 2, multiplayer games, Microsoft games on PlayStation, the Fallout TV, the Starfield DLC, and more!
04.19.2024
481: Yoko Taro praises Stellar Blade
On Throwdown Ep. 481, we discuss Yoko Taro praising Stellar Blade, Ghost of Tsushima on PC, Star Wars: Outlaws locks content behind season pass, the latest PS5 Pro rumors, Fallout 4 sales surging due to TV show, Microsoft games outselling...
04.15.2024
480: Will you get the Platinum trophy in Stellar Blade?
On Throwdown Your Questions Ep. 480, we answer questions about gaming trophies, $70 games, cross-gen titles, Starfield DLC, tribalism in games, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Xbox exclusives, and more!
04.15.2024
480: Which trophies are you looking forward to getting?
On Throwdown Your Questions Ep. 480, we answer questions about gaming trophies, $70 games, cross-gen titles, Starfield DLC, tribalism in games, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Xbox exclusives, and more!
04.12.2024
480: Star Wars: Outlaws revealed
On Throwdown Ep. 480, we discuss Star Wars: Outlaws, Dead Space 2 Remake rumors, industry layoffs, $70 games, and more!
04.08.2024
479: Why don’t Xbox games have performance modes?
On Throwdown Your Questions Ep. 479, we answer questions about performance mode on Xbox games, Gears 6, Xbox Cloud Gaming, Xbox’s strategies, turn-based mechanics for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, hype for games, Elden Ring DLC, and more!
04.05.2024
479: Senua’s Saga will only run at 30fps on Xbox Series X
On Throwdown Ep. 479, we discuss Senua’s Saga running at 30fps, Ninja Theory’s founder leaving, Gears 6 possibly dropping this year, IGN France apologizing to Stellar Blade, Palworld’s player base dropping, and more!
04.01.2024
478: Is the Stellar Blade demo worth the hype?
On Throwdown Your Questions Ep. 478, we answer questions about the Stellar Blade demo, Dragon’s Dogma 2, the PS5’s success, the PS5 Pro, Platinum trophies, GTA6, best gaming sequels, and more!
03.30.2024
478: Embracer Group sells Gearbox to Take-Two for $460 million
On Throwdown Ep. 478, we discuss Gearbox being sold to Take-Two, the uselessness of a PS5 Pro, Phil Spencer's comments to Polygon, indies hurt by Xbox Game Pass & Epic Games exclusive deal, Stellar Blade, and more!
03.25.2024
477: Are microtransactions in Dragon's Dogma 2 justified?
On Throwdown Your Questions Ep. 477, we answer questions about the Dragon's Dogma 2 controversy, AI in gaming, the PS5 Pro's launch lineup, most engaging gaming moments, best/worst gaming beefs, mobile gaming, gamer rage moments, platinum trophies, and more!
03.22.2024
477: 1943: Rise of Hydra trailer reactions
On Throwdown Ep. 477, we discuss 1943: Rise of Hydra, Kotaku’s editor-in-chief resigning, Sony pausing PSVR2 production, Larian won’t make Baldur’s Gate 4, GTA6 won’t run at 60fps on PS5 Pro, Undawn bombs, Shinji Mikami’s new studio, Dragon Dogma 2,...
03.18.2024
476: Will the PS5 Pro be a significant upgrade?
On Throwdown Your Questions Ep. 476, we answer questions about the PS5 Pro's rumored specs, lowering gaming expectations, realism in gaming, divided gaming fanbases, gaming generations, and more!
03.15.2024
476: Spider-Man multiplayer trailer leaked
On Throwdown Ep. 476, we discuss the canceled Spider-Man multiplayer game, Xbox’s plan to leave consoles 15 years, Saber Interactive splitting from Embracer, the Star Wars: Battlefront Collection controversy, Stig Asmussen’s new AAA story, Monster Hunter World sales, Rise of...
03.11.2024
475: Will Xbox games succeed on PS5?
On Throwdown Your Questions Ep. 475, we answer questions about ugly special edition consoles, favorite Dragon Ball games, unwanted games, gaming exclusives, Nintendo Switch 2, Stellar Blade, Helldivers 2, indie games, Xbox games on PS5, favorite gaming era, the Bloodborne...
03.08.2024
475: Xbox Partner Preview impressions
Throwdown Ep. 475, we discuss the Xbox Partner Preview, Moon Studios’ CEO saying Game Pass doesn’t help his studio, Yuzu officially closing, PlayStation refunding Suicide Squad, Ghost of Tsushima coming to PC, Dragon’s Dogma 2, Rise of the Ronin, and...
03.04.2024
474: Are gaming budgets out of control?
On Throwdown Your Questions Ep. 474, we answer questions about a potential video game crash, ROI for AAA games, gaming acquisitions, exclusives, next-gen consoles, AI-generated games, EA closing Bioware, Larian Studios, and more!
03.01.2024
474: Sony lays off 900 PlayStation employees
On Throwdown Ep. 474, we discuss Sony laying off PlayStation employees and other gaming industry layoffs, Nintendo suing Yuzu, Epic Games allegedly hacked, Rockstar games mandating return to office, Baldur’s Gate 3 selling 10 million copies, and more!
02.26.2024
473: Is “live service” a derogatory term?
On Throwdown Your Questions Ep. 473, we answer questions about recent games, Windows on Xbox, Mortal Kombat 1 saving WB games in 2024, the “lost” console generation, live service games, and more!
02.24.2024
473: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is a must-own PS5 exclusive
On Throwdown Ep. 473, we discuss the Nintendo Direct, Suicide Squad’s dismal sales, Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, and more!
02.19.2024
472: Will the next Xbox be a technical leap?
On Throwdown Your Questions Ep. 472, we answer questions about the next Xbox console, Helldivers 2, third-party Xbox games, broken online games, the Nintendo Switch 2, Sony’s financial report, PlayStation games on PC, Ubisoft’s AAAA games comment, and more!
02.16.2024
472: The big Xbox Nothingburger
On Throwdown Ep. 472, we discuss the Xbox business update, the PS5 entering the latter stages of its life cycle, the latest Nintendo financials, and more!
02.12.2024
471: Is Xbox truly competitive with PlayStation?
On Throwdown Your Questions Ep. 471, we answer questions about Xbox games on PlayStation, Xbox vs PlayStation, the fate of the Xbox One, Helldivers 2, all-digital games, and more!
02.09.2024
471: Xbox community in shambles (w Torrence Davis)
On Throwdown Ep. 471, we have Torrence Davis and Rikuson1 on to discuss the ongoing drama happening in the Xbox Twitter community over Xbox games potentially going third-party.
02.05.2024
470: Are Xbox games coming to PS5?
On Throwdown Your Questions Ep. 470, we answer questions about Xbox games going multi-plat, the Apple Vision Pro, VR gaming, Palworld’s success, a new PlayStation handheld, Suicide Squad, Death Stranding 2, the perfect game console, and more!
02.02.2024
470: State of Play impressions
On Throwdown Ep. 470, we discuss the PlayStation State of Play, the Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League controversy, and more!
01.29.2024
469: Do we need a new PlayStation handheld?
On Throwdown Your Questions Ep. 469, we answer questions about a new PlayStation handheld, Suicide Squad review codes, the flagship Xbox game of 2024, AAA game development, Palworld, and more!
01.26.2024
469: Microsoft lays off 1,900 Xbox employees
On Throwdown Ep. 469, we discuss Microsoft laying off 1,900 Xbox employees, the Palworld controversy, Sony CEO saying PlayStation games are coming to other platforms, and more!
01.22.2024
468: Will Sony announce more PS5 exclusives soon?
On Throwdown Your Questions Ep. 468, we answer questions about PS5 exclusives, God of War Ragnarok and The Last of Us 2 DLC, Xbox Game Pass, Indiana Jones, NG+ for Infinite Wealth, Hellblade 2: Senua’s Saga, gaming subscriptions, Foamstars, Palworld,...
01.19.2024
468: Xbox Direct impressions
On Throwdown Ep. 468, we discuss the Xbox Developer Direct, rumors about Xbox going third-party, Ubisoft saying gamers need to get comfortable not owning games, GameStop closing down its NFT marketplace, and more!
01.15.2024
467: Is Xbox going third-party?
On Throwdown Your Questions Ep. 467, we answer questions about AI regulation in the games industry, reviewer access to Xbox games, the Xbox Direct, 2024 for Xbox, the MSI Claw, third-party PlayStation games, the console war, CES 2024, and more!
01.12.2024
467: Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is a critical hit
On Throwdown Ep. 467, we discuss Prince of Persia, The Last of Us TV Show, Sony CES, Xbox Developer Direct, and more!
01.08.2024
466: What is the State of Insomniac Games?
On Throwdown Ep. 466, we answer questions about 2024, Insomniac, Xbox, and more.
01.05.2024
466: Xbox is toast
On Throwdown Ep. 466, we discuss Bobby Kotick leaving Activision, the Insomniac Games leak, the GTA hacker getting life in a hospital, Nintendo Switch 2, the end of live service games, the rumored Xbox Direct, the Xbox Series S toaster,...
12.18.2023
465: End of the Year AMA Special 2023
This is our big end-of-the-year AMA special. We answer listener-submitted questions about video games, pop culture, and life.
12.15.2023
465: The Biggest Games and Gaming News of 2023
Welcome to the last episode of Throwdown for 2023! On this show, we discuss everything that happened in gaming this year. This includes the biggest gaming stories and the best and worst games released. We also discuss which games we’re...
12.11.2023
464: Was Christopher Judge wrong about Call of Duty?
On Throwdown Ep. 464, we answer questions about The Game Awards, Sega classics, GTA 6, Xbox Cloud, and more!
12.08.2023
464: The Game Awards 2023 Live Reaction Special
On Throwdown Ep. 464, we react live to The Game Awards 2023.
12.04.2023
463: When will Grand Theft Auto VI release?
On Throwdown Your Questions Ep. 463, we answer questions about Grand Theft Auto VI, piracy in games, game completion rates, Sega at The Game Awards, the Xbox Tax, portable gaming alternatives, and more!
12.01.2023
463: Xbox doesn’t use console sales to measure success
On Throwdown Ep. 463, we discuss Xbox console sales, Phil Spencer saying PlayStation and Nintendo fans belong to the Xbox community, Bethesda replying to Starfield criticism, The Game Awards, Fallout TV, and more!
11.27.2023
462: Why are people salty over PlayStation Portal?
On Throwdown Your Questions Ep. 462, we answer questions about the PlayStation Portal, Steam Deck OLED, in-game ads, Call of Duty of Game Pass, Xbox games, Black Friday, and more!
11.23.2023
462: Xbox Series X and S Sales have collapsed
On Throwdown Ep. 462, we discuss Sony facing a lawsuit, Xbox Series X sales plummeting, Alan Wake 2 having low engagement, the next Call of Duty, the Steam Deck OLED, and more!
11.20.2023
461: Does The Last of Us II deserve a remaster?
On Throwdown Your Questions Ep. 461, we answer questions about The Last of Us II Remastered, best and worst remakes, gaming presents, the Xbox Tax, video game voice actors, and more!
11.17.2023
461: Starfield snubbed by The Game Awards
On Throwdown Ep. 461, we discuss Starfield being snubbed by the VGAs, the “Xbox Tax,” Skyrim beating Starfield on Steam, the Willy Wonka Xbox, the PlayStation Portal.
11.13.2023
460: Should YouTubers do VO for video games?
On Throwdown Your Questions Ep. 460, we answer questions about Yong Yea as Kiryu, Bioware, gaming handhelds, GTA6 Online, Call of Duty, Zelda stories, Sony patents, preferred consoles, and more!
11.10.2023
460: Rockstar officially announces Grand Theft Auto 6
On Throwdown Ep. 460, we discuss Grand Theft Auto 6, PS5 and Nintendo Switch sales, Sony delays its live service games, the Steam Deck OLED, the Lenovo Legion Go, devs against AI, and more!
11.06.2023
459: Which games will get snubbed for GotY?
On Throwdown Ep. 459, we answer questions about game of the year considerations, Xbox’s presence outside the West, old PlayStation games, in-game ads, Destiny 2, Wolverine and more.
11.03.2023
459: Bungie lays off 8% of its workforce
On Throwdown Ep. 459, we discuss Xbox employees not getting Game Pass for free, Bungie laying off employees, Sony acquiring iSize, Konima working on Silent Hill remakes, Silent Hill: Ascension, and more!
10.30.2023
458: Is Alan Wake 2 the greatest Remedy game?
On Throwdown Your Questions Ep. 458, we answer questions about Xbox management, game ads, timeless classics, Starfield’s ambitions, Alan Wake 2, PlayStation live-service games, and more!
10.27.2023
458: Ready For Metal Gear Delta
On Throwdown Ep. 458, we discuss Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Xbox Partner Preview, Metal Gear Delta, and more!

What's Throwdown Show about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Throwdown Show episodes:

482: Stellar Blade is a must-own PS5 exclusive

481: Why are Microsoft games selling well on PlayStation?

481: Yoko Taro praises Stellar Blade

480: Will you get the Platinum trophy in Stellar Blade?

480: Which trophies are you looking forward to getting?

480: Star Wars: Outlaws revealed

479: Why don’t Xbox games have performance modes?

479: Senua’s Saga will only run at 30fps on Xbox Series X

478: Is the Stellar Blade demo worth the hype?

478: Embracer Group sells Gearbox to Take-Two for $460 million

477: Are microtransactions in Dragon's Dogma 2 justified?

477: 1943: Rise of Hydra trailer reactions

476: Will the PS5 Pro be a significant upgrade?

476: Spider-Man multiplayer trailer leaked

475: Will Xbox games succeed on PS5?

475: Xbox Partner Preview impressions

474: Are gaming budgets out of control?

474: Sony lays off 900 PlayStation employees

473: Is “live service” a derogatory term?

473: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is a must-own PS5 exclusive

472: Will the next Xbox be a technical leap?

472: The big Xbox Nothingburger

471: Is Xbox truly competitive with PlayStation?

471: Xbox community in shambles (w Torrence Davis)

470: Are Xbox games coming to PS5?

470: State of Play impressions

469: Do we need a new PlayStation handheld?

469: Microsoft lays off 1,900 Xbox employees

468: Will Sony announce more PS5 exclusives soon?

468: Xbox Direct impressions

467: Is Xbox going third-party?

467: Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is a critical hit

466: What is the State of Insomniac Games?

466: Xbox is toast

465: End of the Year AMA Special 2023

465: The Biggest Games and Gaming News of 2023

464: Was Christopher Judge wrong about Call of Duty?

464: The Game Awards 2023 Live Reaction Special

463: When will Grand Theft Auto VI release?

463: Xbox doesn’t use console sales to measure success

462: Why are people salty over PlayStation Portal?

462: Xbox Series X and S Sales have collapsed

461: Does The Last of Us II deserve a remaster?

461: Starfield snubbed by The Game Awards

460: Should YouTubers do VO for video games?

460: Rockstar officially announces Grand Theft Auto 6

459: Which games will get snubbed for GotY?

459: Bungie lays off 8% of its workforce

458: Is Alan Wake 2 the greatest Remedy game?

458: Ready For Metal Gear Delta